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HX53 EXF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,168 mi
Last recorded158,168 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 158,168 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Sep 2025 150,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box flange (6.1.2 (a))

chassis rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2024 141,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 134,835 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 103,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,130 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,462 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode

slight diesel leak rear of engine

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,448 miles

Cracks in O/S/R tyre sidewall

Damp around water pump area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

O/S/R bump stop missing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all steel pipes underside of vehicle showing corrosion

engine oil found on minimum level for MOT

front axle upper bump stop is missing on offside

front service brake discs are well worn

nearside front spot lamp lense is broken [shards of glass behind lamp guard]

rear top spring mounts and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion [both sides]

slight brake pull to nearside of vehicle

vehicle presented with both rear rumble-seats missing

Fail 13 Dec 2011 53,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all steel pipes underside of vehicle showing corrosion

engine oil found on minimum level for MOT

front axle upper bump stop is missing on offside

front service brake discs are well worn

nearside front spot lamp lense is broken [shards of glass behind lamp guard]

rear top spring mounts and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion [both sides]

slight brake pull to nearside of vehicle

vehicle presented with both rear rumble-seats missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,499 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,369 miles

front brake discs are well worn, rear brake discs are worn

rear axle bump stops are missing [both sides]

rear service brake increase decrease differential is high thru midrange of effort

stone chips in front windscreen

vehicle presented with both rear rumble seats removed

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

third row seats have been removed

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,412 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 37,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,241 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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HX53 EXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX53 EXF registered?

HX53 EXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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